Classification: Administrative Services Officer 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 09401
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 July 2026
Contact Officer: Emma Burn on [email protected] or (02) 6205 6869
Details: The Ministerial Liaison Officer (MLO) provides operational support for the administration of ministerial correspondence and related business. The role maintains records, workflows and related tracking systems while also monitoring deadlines and supporting business areas to meet ministerial requirements.
Working closely with the Ministerial and Assembly Support Officer and Assistant Director, the Ministerial Liaison Officer assists in ensuring all Education Directorate matters relating to correspondence to the Minister are coordinated and actioned in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
The role acts as a key contact point for ministerial correspondence and contributes to the efficient delivery of ministerial functions across the Directorate. You will have the ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines in an environment of competing priorities and require a high-level attention to detail.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months
The position involves hybrid work arrangements between 220 London Circuit and remote. Individual work arrangements can be negotiated with the Executive Branch Manager aligned with team need.
The Education Directorate is undertaking an organisation design program and changes to Directorate structures may occur after this role commences. Candidates should be prepared to work across the entire organisation in the event of structural changes.
How to Apply: Please submit:
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A two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and experience against the Professional and Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description; and
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A current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
